neogaea

/niːoʊˈɡiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical supercontinent that would form as a result of a future continental drift.

“Scientists predict the emergence of a new supercontinent called Neogaea in millions of years.”

2. proper noun

A proposed term to refer to the hypothetical future supercontinent that will form as a result of the ongoing continental drift.

“The researchers used the term Neogaea to describe their hypothetical supercontinent model.”

Synonyms

  • megaccontinent
  • supercontinent

Antonyms

  • continent fragments
  • microcontinent